Backend & systems
Reliable application logic, data handling and server-side integrations.
INDEPENDENT SHOWDOWN SOFTWARE · SWITZERLAND
Software built for every point that matters.
Tournament management and referee tools developed for the Showdown community. Built from hands-on tournament experience and improved through real matches.
Java / Jakarta EE Backend systemsReact & Web User experiencesShowdown Tournament technology
THE REFEREE APP · LIVE MATCH VIEW ↗ Click to enlarge
BUILT FOR SHOWDOWN✳REFEREE APP✳TOURNAMENT SERVER✳FROM MATCH TO RESULT
01 / TECHNOLOGY
Behind the tools.
Built for the game.
These are the technologies behind the tournament server and browser-based referee app—not services offered for hire.
Referee interfaces
Clear browser interfaces that support referees during live matches.
Match-day workflows
Practical tools for tournaments, data exchange and reliable match-day operation.
02 / THE MAIN FOCUS
SPORT MEETS SOFTWARE
Keeping the game moving.
Digital tools supporting Showdown tournaments, referees and event operations—from match management to live scoring.
Explore the Referee App guide ↗SHOWDOWN ECOSYSTEM◉ IN USE
01
Tournament Server
Match organization and tournament data management.
02
Referee App
Browser-based match scoring with history and game controls.
03
Live Ticker
Share match progress through server integration.
03 / SHOWDOWN TOOLS
Software for
the Showdown community.
An ongoing, non-commercial commitment to tournament organizers, referees and players.
01
TOURNAMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
Showdown Tournament Server
A server-based system supporting tournament administration and match workflows.
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02
PROGRESSIVE WEB APPLICATION
Showdown Referee App
Browser-based scoring for referees, with match history, timers, optional confirmations and server integration.
Read the updated user guide ↗↗
03
CONNECTED MATCH EXPERIENCES
Live Scoring & Match Updates
Making tournament information available as matches progress.
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01 / REFEREE APP
Designed for the referee's table.
A large, touch-friendly match interface keeps scores, service and match actions in view.
02 / TOURNAMENT SERVER
Every match in one place.
Personal match schedules, results and details. This demonstration uses fictional names and an example event.
03 / LIVE TICKER
Follow every table as the tournament unfolds.
A live scoreboard with current matches, scores and automatic updates every five seconds. The screenshot shows fictional players and an example tournament.
04 / PRICING
Clear fees.
For tournament organisers.
The Showdown Referee App is free to use. Tournament Server fees are based on playing days, participants and the selected match-plan service.
| Position | Details | Fee (€) | Example (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base fee | — | 20 per playing day | 60 |
| Per participant fee | — | 3 | 150 |
| App use | — | 0 | 0 |
| Match plan (Option 1) | Provided by customer | 25 | 0 |
| Match plan (Option 2) | Generated by us | 2 per participant | 100 |
| Total example fee | 310 € | ||
Example: 3 playing days, 50 participants, match plan generated by SD Development (Option 2). The two match-plan options are alternatives.
05 / DEVELOPMENT
Development & updates.
Milestones from the development of the Showdown software.
Referee App R1.1
Browser-based match management with touch controls, match history and tournament-server integration.
Designed around real tournaments
Feedback from active Showdown events informs continuous improvement of the Tournament Server, Referee App and Live Ticker.
06 / QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK
Questions about
Showdown?
Feedback, bug reports and suggestions about the Referee App or Tournament Server are always welcome. I am no longer taking on software development commissions.
sd-development.ch@bluewin.ch ↗